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Governor Moore launches Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers program to combat substance use in rural communities

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore has launched a $1.6 million grant program aimed at combating substance use in rural communities across Maryland. The program, called Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers (RAMP), will expand and strengthen the state’s workforce of certified peer recovery specialists. The RAMP program is a partnership between the Maryland Department of Labor and the Maryland Department of Health. […]

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First US case of New World screwworm confirmed detected in Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first human case of New World screwworm in the United States, a flesh-eating parasite previously thought to be eradicated in the country. The patient, a Maryland resident, was diagnosed on August 4 after returning from travel to El Salvador. New World screwworm is a species of parasitic flies […]

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Powerball pays $500K in Landover, Riverdale; $1 million scratch-off sold in Sparrows Point

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BALTIMORE, MD—As the Powerball jackpot nears three-quarters of a billion dollars, the Maryland Lottery announced two winners of $500,000 each on the game’s Double Play drawing and a $1 million scratch-off winner in Sparrows Point. The two winning Powerball tickets were sold in Landover and Riverdale and remain unclaimed as of Monday, according to a Maryland Lottery press release. Both […]

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Cybersecurity

MTA cybersecurity incident affecting Mobility scheduling systems, real-time tracking

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UPDATE: The MTA has provided an update and reservation link as they continue to recover from the cyberattack. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transit Administration is experiencing a cybersecurity incident that is affecting its Mobility scheduling systems, the agency has announced. The incident, which involves unauthorized access to certain systems, is preventing riders from booking new trips or rebooking […]

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Fall Autumn Harvest

2025 Johnny Appleseed Festival to be held at Weber’s Farm in September

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CARNEY, MD—Fall is almost here, which means it’s once again time for Weber’s Cider Mill Farm’s annual Johnny Appleseed Festival. The 50th annual festival will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, 2025. There will be hay rides, gem mining, tractor rides, face painting, balloon animals, a “boo barn,” and more. Both […]

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Gas prices rise amid Great Lakes refinery snag

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BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time in three weeks, the national average price of gasoline has risen, increasing 3.4 cents to $3.12 per gallon, according to a GasBuddy report released Monday. The increase comes after storms temporarily knocked the largest refinery in the Midwest offline, causing prices to jump sharply in Ohio (+32.5¢), Wisconsin (+23.5¢), and Michigan (+19.8¢). “The national average […]

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Baltimore County Public Schools opens to more than 110,000 students for 2025-2026 school year

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools welcomed more than 110,000 students back to 174 schools and programs Monday, marking the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers greeted students at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, emphasizing the school system’s readiness and new initiatives for the year. “Team BCPS has worked hard to prepare for today […]

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Maryland Cycling Classic

MPT to broadcast Maryland Cycling Classic live from Baltimore

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OWINGS MILLS, MD—The Maryland Cycling Classic, America’s top one-day professional cycling race, will be broadcast live and exclusively across the region by Maryland Public Television (MPT) on Saturday, September 6. The network will provide up to nine hours of live coverage on MPT-HD, its livestream, and the free PBS app. The broadcast will showcase the prestigious race, which for the […]

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